In the case ofJason Statham, he owes his action-star bonafides to The Transporter franchise.
The trilogy stars Statham as Frank Martin, a courier for the criminal underworld.
What was the reason for this departure?
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The answer lies in a lopsided contract.
It was obviously a great experience doing those films, and I would have loved to keep doing it.
So it was a business decision.
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And to get paid a pittance?
I just couldnt see the value in that.
The star of ‘The Beekeeper’ goes full tilt in this bananas action thriller.
It was canceled in 2015, shortly beforeThe Transporter: Refueledmade its debut in theaters.
The Transporteris available to watch on Hulu in the U.S.
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A former special forces operative works as a highly skilled driver, transporting dangerous goods for shadowy clients. His strict rules ensure efficiency, but when he breaks one of his own by opening a mysterious package, he becomes entangled in a deadly human trafficking operation, leading to intense action sequences.
